“Baboons are very wise animals,” Bast said. “Agh!” Khufu picked his nose, then turned his Technicolor bum our direction. He threw his… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Annabeth nodded. "That's right.Alexander conquered Egypt.After he died, his general Ptolemy took over. He wanted the Egyptians to accept him as their… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Zia," I said, "that's a goddess. She defeated Bast. What chance do you have?" Zia held up her staff and the carved… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I see murky visions of other gods and rival magic." That REALLY didn't sound good. "What do you mean?" I asked. "what… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
CHEERS, CARTER. At least you have the sense to hand me the microphone for important things. Honestly, he drones on and on… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
If you’re listening to this, congratulations! You survived Doomsday. I’d like to apologize straightaway for any inconvenience the end of the world… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
We speak with one voice,” Walt said. “Especially on this matter. No one hurts Sadie Kane. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“As of this moment,' Sadie growled, 'my brother's name is Punching Bag. Seems he hasn't been telling me everything.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Sadie was still a kite. "You can turn back now," I told her. She tilted her head and regarded me quizically. She… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Not long," Zia said. "I wanted to talk to you before [Carter and Amos] come back." [Sadie] raised an eyebrow. "About Carter?… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I’m sorry I can’t do more. But happy birthday, Sadie.” He leaned forward and kissed me on the lips. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“I believe you, Sadie." "Oh really. I'm holding the bloody feather of truth, and you believe me. Well, thanks.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
WARNING: The following is a transcript of a digital recording. In certain places, the audio quality was poor, so some words and… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
The sign was spray-painted in Arabic and English, probably from some attempt by the farmer to sell his wares in the market.… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Awkward. Sorry." "Don't be," Sadie said. "I'll rather enjoy bashing my brother's face in.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Two farewell gifts," Sadie muttered, "from two gorgeous guys. I hate my life. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“This was a few weeks ago," Annabeth said. "Percy told me a crazy story about meeting a boy our near Moriches Bay.… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Yes, an actual full-sized camel. If you find that confusing, just think how the criosphinx must have felt. Where did the camel… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“We passed through glowering statues of monsters and gods whom I'd fought in person- the vulture Nekhbet, who'd once possessed my Gran… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Our problems started in Dallas, when the fire-breathing sheep destroyed the King Tut exhibit. — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“She wore a pendent - a glittering D - possibly her initial, or her grade average.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“We crossed one of the subterranean rivers, then wound our wag through the library quarter and the Chamber of Birds. (Carter says… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Zia turned toward us, her expression grim. “I will show you to your quarters. In the morning, your testing begins. We will… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“It made sense, and I felt kind of stupid. I’d been hanging around dryads” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“That awkward moment when you jump out a window because your friend jumped out a window, then you remember that your other friend can… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Oh, dear Hazel.” Aphrodite folded her fan. “Such optimism, yet you have heartrending days ahead of you. Of course war is coming. Love and… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Kids, if anything, are harder to write for because they are a more discerning audience. They will not stay with you if you go… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“He started toward the entrance. Seriously, how could he not? He stopped when he noticed the girl. She was kneeling in her vegetable garden,… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Hercules used noise! Brass bells! He scared them away with the most horrible sound he could-" said Percy "Percy... Chiron's collection! — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“When you take someone’s hand and lead them to Valhalla, you get a glimpse into their soul.” “Did that happen when you took me?”… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“he didn’t look as good as Piper had last night after she’d suddenly been transformed.” — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
There’s my baby!” I cried, quite carried away. “There’s my Poochiekins!” Ammit ran at me and leaped into my arms, nuzzling me with his… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
“Leo plunked the cheese wheel in front of me. "Cut me a wedge of this, my good ma. Chop-chop!" I scowled at him. "Don't… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
It's all still about having a good story. You have to have a good story as your anchor, as your main focus. So for… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I disobeyed Ra's wishes, and so he ordered my onw father, Shu-" "Hang on," I said. "Shoe?" "S-h-u," she said. "The god of the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
